Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine costume accessory requirements
- Interpret design sketches and other production documentation and liaise with other production personnel to determine the type of accessories required
- Undertake research to establish the broad parameters for accessory construction, including availability of materials
- Use research material appropriately to adapt styles for the particular production
- Develop specifications for accessories
- Conduct experimentation and testing to determine the appropriate equipment, tools, materials and techniques
- Determine correct quantity and cost of materials required for construction with consideration of efficient use of resources
- Produce accurate working drawings and specifications for accessories
- Negotiate requirements for assistance with manufacture by other departments or personnel where necessary
- Construct hard and/or soft sculpture accessories
- Construct accessories in accordance with design specification and requirements
- Use appropriate methods and techniques to achieve required dimensions and shape in accordance with the style of accessory to be constructed
- Use all equipment, tools and materials in accordance with occupational health and safety procedures and environmental considerations
- Liaise with appropriate colleagues to evaluate accessories
- Complete accessories and costumes